FONESTAR AS-170PLUS

Product overview

The FONESTAR AS-170PLUS is a Hi-Fi stereo amplifier delivering 80 + 80 W RMS at 4 Ω, with a built-in Bluetooth receiver, USB player and FM radio, and two selectable speaker groups A / B.

Based on its experience, FONESTAR has created an amplifier with the best features and a unique, versatile and elegant design: clean, modern aesthetics with an elegant finish for any space. Your music is always available with the built-in player, and a comprehensive configuration menu adapts the options to each situation. Sound can be set up in two zones with two selectable loudspeaker groups, many audio inputs make it very versatile, and it also has line and subwoofer outputs. Great power and exceptional sound for homes, bars, pubs, restaurants, commercial premises and educational centres.

Key features

• Hi-Fi stereo amplifier, 80 + 80 W RMS at 4 Ω
• Bluetooth 5.1 receiver: plays music from smartphones, tablets and other Bluetooth devices
• USB player and FM radio with 40 presets
• Two selectable speaker groups A / B: A or B 4-16 Ω, A and B 8-16 Ω
• Bass and treble controls plus preset equalisations, balance and microphone echo in the menu
• Inputs: 3 AUX, PHONO RIAA, AMP IN, optical and coaxial digital, microphone
• Outputs: line, pre out, subwoofer and headphones
• Standby with power saving and remote control included

Your music always available

Pair a phone or tablet by Bluetooth, play files from a USB memory with folder, random and repeat modes and ID3 tag display, or tune FM radio with automatic search and 40 presets. Turntables connect to the RIAA phono input with a ground screw, and TVs and other digital sources to the optical and coaxial inputs.

Two zones from one amplifier

Speaker groups A and B can play separately or together, chosen in the menu: for example indoor and outdoor areas of a café. Screw or banana terminals take the speaker cables.

Flexible pre and power stages

PRE OUT / AMP IN jumpers join the pre-amplifier and power stages. Remove them to feed an external power amplifier, to drive the power stage from an external mixer, or to insert an external EQ or limiter. LINE and SUB outputs feed active speakers and an active subwoofer.

In the box

• AS-170PLUS amplifier
• FM antenna cable
• Bluetooth antenna
• Remote control
• Batteries for the remote control
• Power cable

FONESTAR AS-170PLUS: frequently asked questions

Can I connect a turntable?

Yes. The PHONO RIAA input takes magnetic cartridge turntables, with a ground screw to reduce noise.

Can it power two areas?

Yes. Speaker groups A and B can play separately or together; use 4-16 Ω speakers for one group and 8-16 Ω for both.

Can I add a subwoofer?

Yes. The SUB output connects an active subwoofer (RCA, 2 V RMS).

Is a remote control included?

Yes, with its batteries, plus the FM antenna cable, the Bluetooth antenna and the power cable.

Where can I buy the FONESTAR AS-170PLUS in India?

The FONESTAR AS-170PLUS is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Café with indoor and outdoor zones

Background music inside and on the terrace.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect indoor speakers to group A and outdoor speakers to group B.
2. Select GROUP A+B in the A/B GR menu.
3. Pair the phone with PAIR.
4. Set the volume and EQ.

Tip: With both groups use 8-16 Ω speakers.

Workflow 2: Home Hi-Fi

Stereo listening with a turntable and TV.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the turntable and its ground wire.
2. Connect the TV digital output.
3. Select the source with INPUT or the remote.
4. Adjust bass and treble.

Tip: Choose a preset EQ such as CLASSIC or JAZZ in the menu.

Workflow 3: Bar with subwoofer

Music with extra bass in a bar or pub.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the speakers and the subwoofer.
2. Insert a USB memory: playback starts.
3. Set REPEAT ALL in the USB options.
4. Limit the volume with VOL MAX.

Tip: VOL INIT sets the volume at switch-on.

Workflow 4: Restaurant with microphone

Music plus occasional announcements or karaoke.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the microphone.
2. Set MIC VOL in the menu.
3. Add echo for karaoke if wanted.
4. Balance the music level.

Tip: The remote selects sources directly.

Workflow 5: Classroom

Audio from a computer and radio in an educational centre.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the computer to an AUX input.
2. Connect the FM antenna and run AUTO MEM.
3. Select AUX or FM.
4. Set a safe maximum volume.

Tip: Automatic standby after 60 minutes without signal saves power.

Workflow 6: Pre-amplifier for a larger system

Using the AS-170PLUS as player and mixer for an external power amplifier.

Connections

Setup

1. Remove the PRE OUT / AMP IN jumpers.
2. Connect PRE OUT to the external amplifier.
3. Select the sources as usual.
4. Control the volume from the AS-170PLUS.

Tip: With an external mixer, connect it to AMP IN instead.